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German retailers expect only modest boost from World Cup
German retailers expect only modest boost from World Cup BERLIN, June 10 : German retailers expect the soccer World Cup starting on June 11 to provide a modest boost to sales, though the impact will likely be limited to specific sectors because the tournament is being held outside Germany, retail association HDE said on Wednesday. A survey of around 400 companies by HDE found that about a quarter of retailers are stocking promotional goods or products linked to the World Cup, with food...
Retail investors hit borrowing limits at South Korean brokerages, think tank says
Retail investors hit borrowing limits at South Korean brokerages, think tank says SEOUL, June 10 : Leveraged stock investments by South Korean retail investors have reached their limits set at local brokerage firms as the country's world-beating stock market rally stretches borrowing capacity, a think tank said on Wednesday. "There are caps at each brokerage firm, which are being strictly regulated. The caps have been reached at each brokerage firm, so it is difficult for retail investors to...
World Cup merchandise race heats up as retailers grapple with sourcing challenges
World Cup merchandise race heats up as retailers grapple with sourcing challenges Supply chain disruptions and the tournament's expanded format have made sourcing more difficult for some retailers. SINGAPORE: With just days to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, sports retailers in Singapore are working to get stock onto shelves as supply chain disruptions and the tournament's expanded format make sourcing more difficult. The challenge comes as they prepare for what they expect will...
UK fashion retailer closing 15 stores as it plunges into liquidation
UK fashion retailer closing 15 stores as it plunges into liquidation Leading Labels, the UK fashion retailer selling discounted brands is closing all 15 of its stores after liquidators were appointed A major UK fashion retailer is preparing to shut 15 branches nationwide as it enters liquidation. Leading Labels is closing down after liquidators were brought in on May 26, with 'Everything Must Go' sales now taking place at multiple locations. The clothing chain stocks men's and women's...
Automakers, retailers warn memory chip shortage impacting prices
Automakers, retailers warn memory chip shortage impacting prices WASHINGTON, June 3 : The drastic shift of memory chips to artificial intelligence data centers could lead to dramatic price hikes in consumer goods and disrupt supply chains, groups representing automakers, retailers, electronic firms and others said Wednesday. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, National Retail Federation, Medical Device Manufacturers Association, NCTA—The Internet & Television Association and others said...
Hong Kong retail sales rise 8.6% in April on back of higher visitor arrivals
Hong Kong’s retail sales rose by 8.6 per cent year on year in April, extending the sector’s recovery for a 12th consecutive month, supported by continued growth in visitor arrivals and holiday spending. Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Wednesday showed retail sales reached HK$31.4 billion (US$4 billion) in April, compared with HK$28.9 billion a year earlier. Retail sales for the first four months of 2026 rose 11.3 per cent from the same period last year.
'Labubu economics': Game-theoretic model explains why blind box strategies benefit suppliers, retailers, and consumers
'Labubu economics': Game-theoretic model explains why blind box strategies benefit suppliers, retailers, and consumers Gaby Clark Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor The billion-dollar Labubu phenomenon broke a cardinal rule of retail: Consumers need to know what they're buying before they open their wallet. Most new Labubu sales took the form of "blind boxes," where purchasers found out which type of doll they'd purchased only after the fact. Zhechao Yang, assistant professor of...
From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending since the Iran war drove up fuel prices - Bookmark U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where, according to company executives and retail analysts. The behavior changes observed so far are subtle, such as altered routines for buying gasoline and fewer visits to...
Two months, $2.6 billion: How NASA ETF turned SpaceX IPO access into a hot retail trade
Retail investors are rushing into the space investing trade ahead of the SpaceX IPO, and one ETF has cashed in on the excitement. Tema ETFs' Space Innovators ETF, which launched on March 30 and trades under the ticker symbol NASA, crossed $1 billion in assets in just 37 trading days, and by the end of this past trading week, had reached over $2.6 billion in assets. That rapid rise is due in part to retail investors hunting for exposure to SpaceX before it goes public.
UK retail bosses warn government taxes ‘making it harder to hire young people’
UK retail bosses warn government taxes ‘making it harder to hire young people’ The government drafted in former Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland to help get more young people into work - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments More than 80 leading UK high street retailers have issued a stark warning to the government, claiming current tax policies and "red tape" are actively "pricing out" firms from hiring young workers. Bosses from major chains including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and John...